Ashvini

Ashvini (अश्विनी, IAST: aśvinī) is the first nakshatra (lunar mansion) in Hindu astronomy having a spread from 0°-0'-0" to 13°-20', corresponding to the head of Aries, including the stars β and γ Arietis. The name aśvinī is used by Varahamihira (6th century). The older name of the asterism, found in the Atharvaveda (AVS 19.7; in the dual) and in Panini (4.3.36), was aśvayúja, "harnessing horses". This Nakshatra belong to the 'Mesha' Rashi. Notable personalities born in this Nakshatra are Sania Mirza, Bhimsen Joshi and Yukta Mookhey.

For other uses, see Ashvini (disambiguation).
Nakshatras
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